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The History Of Puppy Mills And Why You Should Care

This blog addresses the state of puppy mills in the U.S., their history, numbers and the impact they have on puppies. READ MORE

Domestic Violence And Animal Abuse: An Overview

Research shows that they’re closely related, and may come from mutually reinforcing causes. This dynamic has important implications for all policymakers, particularly shelters for victims of both domestic and animal [...] READ MORE

Battering, Bullying, and Beyond: The Role of Gender, Po...

The abuse of animals by males to exert power and control over their victims – both humans and animals – is a constant theme in research. READ MORE

A New Method of Feral Cat Control Outperforms TNR

Curbing feral cat populations is complicated, and new modeling suggests that the Trap-Vasectomy-Hysterectomy-Return (TVHR) technique is better than current TNR programs. READ MORE

10 Reasons Dogs And Cats Linger In Shelters

What are the reasons that dogs and cats may not be adopted from animal shelters in the U.S. and abroad? We share 10 of them and the supporting research. READ MORE

Animal Assisted Therapy: The Perspective Of An Activist...

Animal assisted therapy has a long history in human society and many claim it has significant benefits for both the animals and for the therapy subjects. But should animals be [...] READ MORE

5 Examples Of The Power Of Citizen Science

Increasingly, science is opening its doors to help from the general public in the form of citizen science projects. In this blog, we outline some recent and exciting examples. READ MORE

Children and Animals: Loving Some Species More Than Oth...

This research shows that 3-6 year old children tend to follow the "similarity principle" of animal preference, with some notable exceptions. READ MORE

Vets Can Help Animals by Understanding Human Psychology

For veterinarians, understanding human psychology may be one of the most important aspects of caring for non-human animals. READ MORE

The History Of Puppy Mills And Why You Should Care

Domestic Violence And Animal Abuse: An Overview

Battering, Bullying, and Beyond: The Role of Gender, Po...

A New Method of Feral Cat Control Outperforms TNR

10 Reasons Dogs And Cats Linger In Shelters

Animal Assisted Therapy: The Perspective Of An Activist...

5 Examples Of The Power Of Citizen Science

Children and Animals: Loving Some Species More Than Oth...

Vets Can Help Animals by Understanding Human Psychology

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The History Of Puppy Mills And Why You Should Care

Domestic Violence And Animal Abuse: An Overview

Battering, Bullying, and Beyond: The Role of Gender, Po...

A New Method of Feral Cat Control Outperforms TNR

10 Reasons Dogs And Cats Linger In Shelters

Animal Assisted Therapy: The Perspective Of An Activist...

5 Examples Of The Power Of Citizen Science

Children and Animals: Loving Some Species More Than Oth...

Vets Can Help Animals by Understanding Human Psychology

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